Hamilton Stays Grounded After First Ferrari Win, Emphasizes Step-by-Step Process
Lewis Hamilton downplayed championship talk and stressed steady progress after his first Ferrari victory in Barcelona, ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
- 2026
What Happened
Lewis Hamilton met the media in Spielberg ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, reflecting on his first Ferrari victory in Barcelona while emphasizing steady progress. He praised the team's work at Maranello and the latest Power Unit update introduced this weekend.
“I'm really, really proud of the whole team back at the factory. Everyone's levelling up and pushing that extra bit harder than before. They've worked incredibly hard to take a step with the engine. It's not the whole step, but it's one foot forwards, and that's what we've got to keep doing.”
Hamilton maintained his unchanged approach, insisting he is not thinking about the championship but focusing on each race. He noted the high energy at Maranello after the victory and the need to channel it positively. Reflecting on Barcelona, he admitted he avoided thinking about the win until after crossing the finish line.
Why this matters
Hamilton's focus on step-by-step progress underscores Ferrari's commitment to building on their Barcelona performance through consistent execution and engine upgrades.
Terms in This Story
- Power Unit
- The engine and hybrid components that power a Formula 1 car.
- Maranello
- The Italian town where Ferrari's headquarters and factory are located.
- Pit stop
- A scheduled stop during a race for tire changes, refueling, or repairs.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.